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  1. K

    Sunday at the Range

    It was a partly sunny day today with temperatures in the upper 40s and no wind, which is not typical for April in Oregon's Willamette Valley. It was a perfect day to sight in a new Lyman 54 GPR flinter and spend the day shooting with a very old friend. I met Jim 36 years ago during our...
  2. K

    Navy Arms Question

    I would like to hear from people who have knowledge or experience with Navy Arms products. I have wanted an 1803 Harpers Ferry rifle for a while now. A local gun dealer has 2 used rifles (54 & 58 cal) for sale for $750 each and manufactured by Navy Arms. I would use this for a club shoot gun...
  3. K

    Replacement barrel for Lyman Trade Rifle

    I need to replace the barrel on my 54 cal/perc Lyman Trade Rifle. Lyman sells a replacement barrel with a 1 in 48 twist for $129.95. Are there custom or premium barrels that anyone has had success with? Any recommendations? Thanks. Kevin
  4. K

    Which BP shotgun should I buy?

    I have been shooting BP rifles and pistols for about a year now and want to get a shotgun. I would use it mostly for our monthly club shoots, at an encampment or occasionally for ducks and upland birds. I have looked at the Pedersoli webpage and am considering 3 12 gauge side by sides, the...
  5. K

    Lubricating a lock

    I was cleaning up an old Lyman trade rifle and noticed that the lock was bone dry with some light rust starting to form. I cleaned it all up with a small wire brush and some 4/0 steel wool. Can any one recommend a product for lubricating the tumbler, sear, spring and etc? Any advice would be...
  6. K

    Which pistol should I buy?

    I have been looking at buying a basic percussion cap pistol for a few months. After looking at several pistols and what I was willing to spend, I think I have narrowed it down to either the Traditions "Trapper" or the Lyman "Plains" pistol. (I initially liked the way they both felt in my...
  7. K

    Wooden Range Box

    I am just getting started with blackpowder and want to build a wooden rangebox. I have looked at several at black powder shoots but would like to see a few more. Does anyone know of any articles, photos or links I can view to get some additional ideas? Thanks. Kevin
  8. K

    Greetings!

    This is my first post on the forum. My name is Kevin and I live in Western Oregon. I wanted to logon and say hello. I became interested in blackpowder through a friend, who invited me to a blackpowder shoot in September. I have bought a Lyman GPR and a trade rifle since then and have been...
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